CISA warns of surge in cyberattacks on U.S. water systems after Minnesota breach
TL;DR
CISA warns of a rising trend of hackers targeting U.S. water and wastewater facilities by manipulating PLCs and changing passwords to lock operators, prompting boil-water notices and manual operation. Minnesota reported a coordinated attack affecting more than 30 community water systems earlier this week, with investigators briefly weighing a possible Iran link; the overall water infrastructure remains vulnerable as probes continue.
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- US cyber defence agency warns of water attacks after Minnesota targeted BBC
- U.S. Sees Iran as Likely Behind Cyberattack on Minnesota Water Systems The New York Times
- US investigating if Iran launched cyberattack on Minnesota water facilities The Hill
- Minnesota cyberattack has hallmarks of Iran-backed hackers, source says NBC News
- Minnesota water systems hit with cyberattack, state officials say ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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